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Luxury on a budget

Luxury on a budget

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Here are five top destinations offering luxury accommodation on a budget.

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations: Lawyers to sue German magazine

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations: Lawyers to sue German magazine

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Ronaldo lawyers to sue Der Spiegel over 'illegal' report

What's it like shopping for sex toys in India?

What's it like shopping for sex toys in India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

What is it like to go shopping for naughty sex toys in our cities? Two Marie Claire staffers go on the prowl, and give you a juicy account of the good, bad and ugly of sex-retail therapy in the capital.

Ramadoss will attend say AAPI leaders

Ramadoss will attend say AAPI leaders

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

On tap to keynote the 26th annual Convention of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Originarguably the largest and most influential ethnic professional organization in the United Statesin Las Vegas next week, is Indian Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, who AAPI leaders say has confirmed he will attend despite rumors to the contrary because of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's austerity drive discouraging his ministers from foreign travel.

Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania

Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Renowned fitness trainer Gil Reyes, who has worked with top stars like Ana Ivanovic and Fernando Verdasco, on Monday lauded Sania Mirza's 'athleticism' after working for one week with the Indian tennis ace. Sania, who missed India's Fed cup campaign due to an abdominal injury after winning her career's first Grand Slam mixed doubles title at the Australian Open, trained with Reynes at his training centre in Las Vegas.

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt heaved a sigh of relief after clinching a spot for the World Championships by beating Amit Kumar Dhankhar, who had gone to court last year against the Olympic medallist alleging favouritism.

British boxer Khan donates 30,000 pounds shorts to Peshawar school

British boxer Khan donates 30,000 pounds shorts to Peshawar school

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Boxer Amir Khan will donate a pair of 30,000 pounds ($47,007) shorts to the Peshawar school in Pakistan where 132 children were killed by Taliban gunmen earlier this week.

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

Gagan Deep meets Mike Tyson!

Gagan Deep meets Mike Tyson!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Reader Sunil Srivastava sent us a picture of Mike Tyson.

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Host Steve Harvey wrongly crowned Miss Columbia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner.

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

World No.1 Johnson crashes out; McIlroy bounces back

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Defending champion Dustin Johnson failed to advance to the knockout phase of the WGC-Dell Match Play after suffering a second straight defeat in Texas on Thursday.

Warne loses in Poker Series

Warne loses in Poker Series

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

His legendary wiles and guiles notwithstanding, Australian spin great Shane Warne could not advance beyond the third round of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. Warne would have been richer by US $10 million had he reached the final of the event scheduled on Wednesday.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two days after saying he would be open to a re-match with Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather Jr. reversed course on Thursday while describing the Filipino as 'a sore loser'.

A side-splitting Hangover

A side-splitting Hangover

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

It is easy to dismiss The Hangover as just another pottymouthed R-rated romp about men who don't grow up messing around, but there is an earnestness to the proceedings that takes this to say, a Super Troopers level, something that gives the movie heart.

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

After 4 years, South Africa won the Miss Universe title. They had last won the title in 1978.

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made his maiden trip to India to launch the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) League in Mumbai on Friday.

Government will not involve itself in Sushil-Narsingh Olympic qualification battle

Government will not involve itself in Sushil-Narsingh Olympic qualification battle

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'The Federation, which is an autonomous body, is the final authority'

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, currently on in Las Vegas, is showcasing exciting new products, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

SHOCKING: 9-year-old girl kills instructor with submachine gun

SHOCKING: 9-year-old girl kills instructor with submachine gun

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A 9-year-old girl accidentally killed an Arizona shooting instructor as he was showing her how to use an automatic Uzi, authorities said Tuesday.

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Rediff.com8 May 2008

An American judge has ordered Indian-American doctor Dipak Desai, who has been linked with a hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas, and his business partner to get court approval for large financial transactions. The decision, issued on Tuesday, requires Dr Dipak Desai and Dr Eladio Carrera to get the judge's approval for any financial transactions of USD 50,000 or more, the Las Vegas Review Journal had reported

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

India's burgeoning entertainment industry loses as much as $ 4 billion and 800,000 direct jobs each year due to counterfeiting and piracy, a latest study says. The study -- The effects of counterfeiting & piracy on India's entertainment industry -- was prepared by Ernst & Young India. It was commissioned as part of the USIBC-FICCI Bollywood-Hollywood Initiative, which promotes the sustainable growth & convergence underway between the entertainment industries of the US & India

America's biggest billionaire losers of 2008

America's biggest billionaire losers of 2008

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

In this market, the larger the fortune, the farther the fall.

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Warne gets to captain Australia, in poker

Warne gets to captain Australia, in poker

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

What cricket could not give Shane Warne, finally poker has.

Ronen Sen praises AAPI for pride in Indian roots

Ronen Sen praises AAPI for pride in Indian roots

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Speaking at the 26th annual convention of AAPI held in Las Vegas, Sen said, "It's been a privilege for me to be associated with AAPI because I recognise the tremendous role that is being played by AAPI in promoting friendship between India and the United States. And, I am also glad that AAPI is also unabashedly promoting India in the United States."

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As India prepares for a calibrated exit from the lockdown by easing more restrictions, 'Unlock-1 -- the first of the three-phase plan for reopening of prohibited activities in non-containment zones with a stringent set of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) -- kicks in at a time when the country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day on Sunday.

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Love is in the air for US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who will soon going to have one-on-one with Manny Pacquiao.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

US aircraft with 173 on board slips off runway in Houston

US aircraft with 173 on board slips off runway in Houston

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Airport officials said United Flight 1545, arriving from Las Vegas, slipped off a runway at around 5:30 am (local time) when it was taxiing towards the terminal. The plane made a wide turn on the taxiway and went into a muddy grass area.

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.

U-17 World Cup: Paraguay thrash Turkey, Mali and Colombia advance

U-17 World Cup: Paraguay thrash Turkey, Mali and Colombia advance

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Paraguay continued to shine and recorded their third win on the trot when they thrashed a struggling Turkey 3-1 in a Group B match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Navi Mumbai.

Planet Hollywood lands in Mumbai

Planet Hollywood lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

With a long list of shining celebrities and a two-day unique Hollywood-style bash to grab attention, London entrepreneur Robert Earl re-launched Las Vegas Strip mega resort Planet Hollywood and announced going international by starting five such hotels in India on a planned investment of $15 million.

US medical scam: Indian doc's passport 'flagged'

US medical scam: Indian doc's passport 'flagged'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Authorities have 'flagged' the passport of Dipak Desai, the Indian-American owner of a Las Vegas clinic chain that is at the centre of one of the biggest malpractices scandal in the United States, with the police saying the probe 'is not far enough' to charge the doctor. Although flagging of Desai's passport will not prevent him from leaving the country, it would notify law enforcement officials and allow them to interview Desai before he leaves the US.

The burger that costs Rs 4.4 lakh

The burger that costs Rs 4.4 lakh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

A single burger served up in Dubai during a charity auction has fetched Rs 4.4 lakh ($7,000), breaking the record for highest price paid for the fast food.

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Arsenal named a strong side captained by Mesut Ozil while Real had Bale on the bench and Eden Hazard, wearing the number 50 shirt, starting alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovic in attack.

Pacquiao election rival calls for Bradley fight to be halted

Pacquiao election rival calls for Bradley fight to be halted

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Philippine election commission will decide on Tuesday whether a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao, who is standing in May's vote, and American welterweight champion Timothy Bradley violates polling rules. On May 9, more than 54 million people in the Philippines will vote for a president, vice-president, 300 lawmakers and thousands of local government posts. Pacquiao, who has courted controversy with comments against gays and same-sex marriage, is running for one of 12 vacant seats in the Senate, the upper house of parliament. Pacquiao, a former eight division world champion, said he will make his final ring appearance on April 9 in Las Vegas against Bradley, the reigning WBO welterweight champion. Walden Bello, a former congressman, has asked the election commission to investigate whether the bout gives Pacquiao undue advantage at the polls because of high-profile advertising and publicity surrounding the boxing match.

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio hopes dashed, banned for four years

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio hopes dashed, banned for four years

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has been banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

'In India, Kareena's shoes are breaking news'

'In India, Kareena's shoes are breaking news'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday slammed Bollywood and PepsiCo -- the former for celebrating smoking in its movies and the latter for promoting junk food and drink in India.Ramadoss didn't spare the media, saying, "The media in India is sensationalised and Kareena Kapoor wearing brown shoes is breaking news in India."Ramadoss said another burgeoning problem in India was junk food.